The
tradition of yoga is an extraordinarily deep and powerful practice.
It is the science of spiritual transformation and
is a form of alchemy. Just as
the alchemists had specific processes to transform lead into gold, the
yogis had specific processes, or techniques, to transform the individual... raising the
energetic vibration and our consciousness to high states of union with the supreme
reality, commonly referred to as spiritual awakening. As traditional yoga works with
the deep levels of our being, this transformation happens from within,
so a more accurate term would be inner alchemy.

Chakras

One of the most
important tools used for transformation in yoga are the chakras. The
chakras are subtle organs, or centers of force, through which we connect
to the universe and to the various layers of our subtle bodies
(physical, etheric, astral and spirit/higher self). When the chakras are
properly aroused and under conscious control the human can resonate with
all energies of the universe. Each chakras resonates with specific
forces and levels of consciousness that affect our health, strength and
state of mind. Our overall vibration.

As we
awaken our chakras we begin to arouse many subtle layers within us that
were previously lying dormant. This creates an alchemical process, the
transformation of the individual and the expansion of the consciousness.
As each chakra is awakened another level of consciousness opens, expanding
our conscious experience of the world/universe. We begin to perceive reality as it is, beyond the
filters of the mind.

What are these yogic processes?

Unfortunately, much of
the yoga practiced today has become very diluted from its traditional
origins. Commonly practiced for just the physical body, it can often
resemble some kind of modern gymnastics, and the metaphysical aspects
of yoga, including the chakras, exist for many only on an
intellectual level. They are just a piece of theory, or an interesting
concept. The intellectual understanding of the chakras does give us a
system through which to understand ourselves and our relation to the
universe, and each chakra governs various aspects of our being;
physically, energetically, emotionally and spiritually, connecting us to
the corresponding aspects in the universe. But as long as it remains on the level of the intellect it
will not create any true or lasting transformation. Therefore, to use the chakras as a tool for spiritual transformation we must learn
to awaken them from a conscious level. This means, to feel the chakras for ourselves and know them from an intimate level.
Inner alchemy is transformation through the use of specific techniques
that put metaphysical knowledge into practical use.

For example; you
attend a yoga class, and the teacher does happen to know the
posture you are doing works on a specific chakra, and they tell you this
during the performance and this is all they tell you. So you take their
word for it. After the class you leave thinking that a specific chakra
was aroused, and then you think to yourself that if I just do more of
that posture then I will awaken that chakra. On some level this may be
true but it would probably take you a lifetime to do it, if at all. This
is not a conscious arousal. Were you conscious of the chakra or of the
movement of energy? NO! You were not given all the information you
needed, so this is an attempt to arouse your chakra unconsciously.The purpose of yoga is to become more conscious, hence the term
expansion of the consciousness. Therefore if we are doing actions
unconsciously then we are moving in the wrong direction. To awaken
the chakras and create spiritual transformation the consciousness must
be involved. Change on any level of the human being can only happen
when we are conscious of it.

How
do we awaken the chakras?

All traditional yogic
techniques were used for the purpose of awakening the chakras, and in
turn raising the level of consciousness. If you have been to a yoga
class then you would be familiar with the asanas (the various postures,
or positions, the body is placed in). This is the most well known and
most widely practiced aspect of yoga, and yet it is the most
misunderstood and misrepresented. Although this is only a small part of
the yogic system, the postures provide a very effective way to
awaken the chakras, if you know how to use them.

So, why write
this ebook if you can just go to a yoga class? If it were that simple,
why can't everyone that attends yoga classes perceive their own chakras?
It should be that simple! The problem with most
yoga classes today is, as mentioned above, they have been diluted from
there original purpose and practiced from a very physical perspective
and so most teachers probably do not know the deeper aspects of the asanas, and even worse, are not aware of their own chakras.

Yoga studios have
become big business these days. The classes getting shorter and shorter,
so more classes can fit into one day, meaning more profit. So many
different styles being offered to keep people interested but very rarely
are there classes teaching fundamental energy development.

Have you ever been to
a yoga class where the teacher did actually speak about the chakras, but
it felt like they were reading from a book? Did it sound like they
really knew the chakras, intimately, or were they just repeating
standard chakra information? There are some amazing teachers out there
that do teach this deeper aspect and when you hear them speak there is
no doubt that they KNOW. Once you have started to develop your chakras it
becomes very easy to tell the difference between the
teachers that know and those that don't.

Traditional vs
Modern

You may wonder how
these postures could become diluted over time? The earliest known texts
of yoga are about 2000 years old. Even if we ignore the many postures
created in modern times to work on the physical body, and just look at
the traditional postures, many of which are still practiced today, then
how are they different?... Are they different at all?... YES!
There is a major difference, but not one that can be seen with the eyes.
This is the subtle level, and is the most important.

So, yes we can put
ourselves into a posture, but why? Why this posture and not that one?
Each posture has a specific purpose, and I can assure you its'
traditional purpose was not to tighten the abs or give you a nice buttocks. When we put our body into a specific position it makes
the energy run in certain ways and focus in specific points... the
chakras. As society became more materialistic yoga was diluted and used
on a very physical level and much of the deeper knowledge of chakra
awakening was forgotten.

I am not saying that
"modern" yoga is bad. It has its place, and there have been
many
studies done that have proved the numerous health benefits derived from the
practice of yoga, such as reduced stress and cholesterol, lowering blood
pressure, increased fitness levels, flexibility and overall health and wellbeing.
However, it should be
known that these are not the ultimate goal of yoga, they are by-products of yoga. When yoga is practiced
for its' traditional spiritual purpose then these benefits naturally
come along the way.

It comes down to a
choice; If you are practicing
yoga for the physical benefits then you have many styles to choose from,
but if you practice for a truly spiritual purpose then this "modern" yoga is missing
something, and you may have already thought about this yourself. If you
want to use yoga to awaken and feel the chakras for yourself there are
some essential facts you need to know.

Theory vs Experience

There have been many
books written about the chakras, and if you like, you could spend a long
time reading and still not know everything that has been written about
them. This will give you a very good intellectual understanding but will
not awaken them. This theory is still another person's interpretation or
belief and will also not create transformation. What will create
transformation is your direct experience. There is a common saying:
an ounce of practice is worth a tonne of theory. Nothing could be more
true, one moment of experience and you will know for yourself the power
and potential of the chakras and consciousness.

The Yogic Alchemy, Ebook

This ebook is meant as
a practical workbook. Its focus is mainly on the use of specific postures
for the awakening of each chakra. It contains:

Very important theoretical concepts, essential knowledge
when working with energy and the chakras.

Description of the
most fundamental qualities of the chakras.

Specific postures
for the awakening of each chakra, plus other various techniques.

Powerful
techniques for increasing awareness, creating energetic balance and
the raising of consciousness.

All the knowledge
you need to begin awakening your chakras.

All techniques aid in the
building and perception of the subtle bodies.

The techniques
contained within this ebook are for those who are not satisfied with
just theoretical knowledge or someone else's opinion, but wish to discover for themselves the true
meaning and potential of the chakras.

This ebook is
available via instant download for $23US from AlchemyRealm.com. You will be forwarded to the
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